Pinnacle Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for institutions, publishing newsletters, and educational seminars.
Pinnacle Capital Management reports 511 clients. They include 445 individual clients, 41 high-net-worth individuals and 19 other clients. Of its assets, 80.1% ($241M across 519 accounts) are managed with discretion; $59.9M across 19 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 46% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 8% | 22% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | 0% |
| Investment companies | <1% | 10% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 0% |
| Other client typesCharitable organizations; State or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses; Other | 5% | 22% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 445 | $138M | 46.1% | $311K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41 | $65.5M | 21.8% | $1.6M |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Investment companies | 1 | $31.1M | 10.3% | $31.1M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $4.02M | 1.3% | $803K |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $1.49M | 0.5% | — |
| Other | 19 | $59.9M | 19.9% | $3.15M |
| Total | 511 | $300M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 445
- Regulatory AUM
- $138M
- AUM share
- 46.1%
- Avg. per client
- $311K
- Clients
- 41
- Regulatory AUM
- $65.5M
- AUM share
- 21.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.6M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $31.1M
- AUM share
- 10.3%
- Avg. per client
- $31.1M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.02M
- AUM share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $803K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.49M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 19
- Regulatory AUM
- $59.9M
- AUM share
- 19.9%
- Avg. per client
- $3.15M
Total
- Clients
- 511
- Regulatory AUM
- $300M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Pinnacle Capital Management charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Separate Accounts. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- 403(b) Plan Advisory Services
- Advisory services to 403(b) plans carry a maximum annual asset fee of 1.25%, which the IAR may discount; fees are negotiable.
Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC owns 75% or more of Pinnacle Capital Management and is in turn owned by Fkapi, Inc. (75% or more) and Gregg Anthony Kidd (25–50%). Kevin Ryan McClelland is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer Stephen Fauer and Chief Compliance Officer Kevin Ryan McClelland. It has 7 employees.
Leadership
- Kevin Ryan McClellandChief Executive Officer
- Kevin Ryan McClellandChief Compliance Officer
- Stephen FauerChief Investment Officer
Staff
- 7 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 6 broker-dealer reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Pinnacle Capital Management, LLC
Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC
Control person · since June 2006
- Owns 75% or more of Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC
Fkapi, Inc.
Control person · since August 2006
- Owns 25% to 50% of Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC
Gregg Anthony Kidd
Control person · since August 2006
Pinnacle Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $158M (April 2021) to $300M (April 2026); clients rose from 314 to 511 and employees from 3 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $300M | 511 | 7 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $264M | 493 | 6 | 1 |
| April 2024 | $254M | 487 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2023 | $230M | 413 | 6 | 1 |
| April 2022 | $206M | 342 | 3 | 2 |
| April 2021 | $158M | 314 | 3 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Pinnacle Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in New York.
New York · 1 listed address
- 5845 Widewaters Parkway, Suite 300, East SyracuseHQ
Other business names
Pinnacle Capital Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Confidential Planning
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Pinnacle Capital Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 5845 Widewaters Parkway, Suite 300, East Syracuse, NY 13057
- Phone
- 315-234-9716
- SEC file
- 801-67143
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Pinnacle Capital Management uses Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($102M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Pinnacle Capital Management has custody of $206M in client assets for 510 clients.
- Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC · St. Louis, MO · $102M100%
At year end, Pinnacle Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (54%) and stocks (38%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks38%
- Funds54%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash6%
How many clients does Pinnacle Capital Management have?
Pinnacle Capital Management has 511 clients and manages $300 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 445 individual clients, 41 high-net-worth individuals and 19 other clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 April 2026
What services does Pinnacle Capital Management offer?
Pinnacle Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for institutions, publishing newsletters, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Pinnacle Capital Management charge?
Pinnacle Capital Management charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Separate Accounts. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Pinnacle Capital Management use?
Pinnacle Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (St. Louis, MO), with $102M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Pinnacle Capital Management have?
Pinnacle Capital Management has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 6 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Pinnacle Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Pinnacle Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 54% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 38% exchange-traded equities, 6% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Pinnacle Capital Management?
Pinnacle Capital Management is owned through a holding company by Fkapi, Inc. and Gregg Anthony Kidd. Its direct owner is Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 April 2026
How does Pinnacle Capital Management get paid?
Pinnacle Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Pinnacle Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Pinnacle Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 September 2006. Its CRD number is 141661 and its SEC file number is 801-67143.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 2 April 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Pinnacle Capital Management?
Pinnacle Capital Management’s main office is at 5845 Widewaters Parkway, Suite 300, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Its phone number is 315-234-9716. Its website is pinnacleconfidentialplanning.com.